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Growth Mindset
This course is part of Workplace Conduct and Culture Specialization
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Explain the concept of a growth mindset and describe how neuroplasticity supports learning and personal development.
Differentiate between fixed mindset and growth mindset behaviors in common personal and workplace situations.
Apply practical strategies such as positive self-talk, reflection, and persistence to overcome challenges and setbacks.
Develop a personal action plan to strengthen a growth mindset and support continuous learning in professional and personal contexts.
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March 2026
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There are 4 modules in this course
Success in your career and personal life often depends on how well you adapt and grow. A growth mindset allows individuals to face challenges, learn from them, and stay relevant in their fields.
If you're ready to unlock your full potential, then this self-paced Growth Mindset course is the perfect starting point. In this course, you'll explore the power of mindset and neuroplasticity, learn actionable steps to overcome a fixed mindset, and apply growth-driven principles to your personal and professional life. You will also learn to apply practical tools, such as positive self-talk and determination, to help build your resilience and confidence. Plus, you'll work practice quizzes, readings and a final graded project to cement your learning. Overall, this course is ideal for professionals at all levels. It will equip you with the mindset and tools needed to tackle challenges and thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Imagine you’re three months into training for your first marathon and feeling unstoppable until a sprained ankle forces you to sit out. Do you allow frustration to overwhelm you, or do you adapt and find new ways to stay active while recovering? This scenario is about more than just your ankle; it is about how your mindset can derail or redefine your goals. Let’s tap into the transformative power of a mindset. In this module, you will explore the influence of mindset on success and life outcomes. You will examine the mindset cycle, the differences between growth and fixed mindsets, and how mindset affects behavior and decision-making. Interactive quizzes and activities will help you assess your current mindset and reflect on how you can shift toward growth.
What's included
17 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt
17 videos•Total 46 minutes
- Meet Your Instructor•2 minutes
- Course Intro video: Exploring and Identifying Different Mindsets•2 minutes
- Mindsets and Neuroscience•1 minute
- Mindsets and Self-Growth•1 minute
- Acknowledging Carol Dweck•1 minute
- Why Mindset Matters for Success•2 minutes
- The Mindset Cycle•3 minutes
- Story Time: Reprograming Your Mind•2 minutes
- Growth vs. Fixed Mindset•2 minutes
- How Your Mindset Impacts Your Life•3 minutes
- Story Time: The Two Opposing Mindsets•3 minutes
- Interpreting the Mindset Quiz Results•2 minutes
- The Power of "Yet" vs. the Tyranny of "Now"•3 minutes
- Case Study of Mindset in Action•2 minutes
- Mindset Differences: Deeper Dive•5 minutes
- Why Companies are Seeking Growth Mindset Candidates•3 minutes
- The Growth Mindset Code•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 65 minutes
- Course Overview•5 minutes
- Activity (Survey): Discover Your Mindset•30 minutes
- Reading: How Most Learners Rate Themselves•30 minutes
4 assignments•Total 51 minutes
- Mindset: A Powerful Entity•12 minutes
- Practice Quiz: Identify Mindset Tendencies•12 minutes
- Mindsets in Action•12 minutes
- The Power of a Mindset•15 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Share Your Growth Mindset Story •10 minutes
You have been aiming for a promotion all year. You have been staying late, delivering flawless presentations—only to see someone else get the job. It’s unpleasant. Do you start slacking off and saying, “What’s the point?” In situations like this, your mindset tells you that you have reached a plateau in your career. Let’s look at how to overcome this fixed mindset and take that leap. This module focuses on the transition from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. You will confront your fixed mindset challenges and misconceptions and explore how neuroplasticity supports this transformation. Through exercises and quizzes, you will identify specific areas in your life where you can cultivate a growth mindset.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
7 videos•Total 22 minutes
- Transitioning from Fixed to Growth Mindset•3 minutes
- Identify an Area of Growth in Your Life•3 minutes
- Identify Your Fixed Mindset Challenge•6 minutes
- Misconceptions about Growth Mindset•3 minutes
- Complexities of the Human Brain•2 minutes
- The Brain and Its Capacity to Learn and Grow•4 minutes
- Growth Mindset and Neuroplasticity•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 42 minutes
- Moving Toward a Growth Mindset•15 minutes
- Growth Mindset and Neuroplasticity•12 minutes
- Overcoming Your Fixed Mindset Challenge•15 minutes
Imagine feeling suffocated in the same position for years, receiving harsh feedback from your manager, or stuck with a major project on your desk. Do you tell yourself you’re not ready, or do you take some actions and use positive self-talk to gain the confidence and determination to face it? In this module, you will learn about actionable steps to foster a growth mindset. You will reflect on past successes, embrace challenges, move out of your comfort zone, and focus on accountability. The module emphasizes setting specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, using feedback effectively, and cultivating self-belief. You will also explore the power of positive self-talk and determination to shape your mindset and achieve success. Additionally, you will reflect on the power of words that can influence your mindset and motivation. The module culminates in a call to action, encouraging you to apply positive self-talk in your personal and professional lives.
What's included
12 videos3 assignments1 plugin
12 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Reflect on Past Growth and Success•2 minutes
- The Anti-Aging Secret for Your Mind•1 minute
- The Toughest Challenges Make You Grow•2 minutes
- Step Out of Your Comfort Zone•4 minutes
- Allow Yourself to Fail•2 minutes
- Move from Blame to Accountability•1 minute
- Stop Worrying to Start Thriving•1 minute
- Use Feedback to Level Up Your Skills•3 minutes
- Set SMART Goals•1 minute
- Believe in Yourself•3 minutes
- The Power of Words and Mindset•3 minutes
- Call to Action•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 35 minutes
- Steps to Develop a Growth Mindset•8 minutes
- The Power of Positive Self-Talk and Determination•12 minutes
- Developing a Growth Mindset•15 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Activity: Break Barriers to Map Your Career•15 minutes
Imagine you’ve been balancing the demands of a full-time job with the excitement of your side hustle for months. Despite the late nights and effort, your progress has been slow, and self-doubt is creeping in. You feel comfortable about the routine; however, it isn’t cultivating the desired effect. To move forward, you need to shift gears and embrace the new, daring strategies that will propel your passion project to the next level. In this module, you will complete your learning journey by completing and submitting your growth mindset project and taking the final exam in this module.
What's included
1 video1 assignment1 peer review
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Course Wrap-Up•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Final Exam•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Growth Mindset Project•60 minutes
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Our course provides practical strategies to help you develop a growth mindset, including: - Embracing challenges as learning opportunities - Reframing failures as growth experiences - Using feedback constructively - Developing resilience and adaptability Join our Growth Mindset course to start applying these strategies in your personal and professional life.
Growth mindset training helps you shift from a fixed mindset (believing abilities are static) to a growth mindset (believing abilities can be developed). This course includes interactive lessons, real-world applications, and expert guidance to help you build this mindset.
This course is perfect for: - Professionals & career switchers looking to develop adaptability and confidence - Leaders & managers aiming to foster a growth culture in their teams - Students & lifelong learners who want to improve their learning mindset - Anyone seeking personal and professional growth
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